Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers Boston, Massachusetts 11:20 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston! (Applause.) Everybody, have a set. Everybody, have a seat. Happy Labor Day, everybody. AUDIENCE: Happy Labor Day! THE PRESIDENT: This is a day where…
Archive: September 8, 2015
East Room 11:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, everybody. Hope you all had a good Labor Day. Let’s give it up for the National Champion, Duke Blue Devils! (Applause.) We thought about inviting the Cameron Crazies…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Clare E. Connors, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii, vice Susan Oki Mollway, retiring. Stephanie A. Gallagher, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District…
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Edward L. Gilmore to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois. “Edward Gilmore has dedicated his career to protecting his fellow citizens,” said President Obama. “He has displayed courage and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Clare E. Connors, Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher, and Mary S. McElroy to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,”…
The Vice President spoke with Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi today to underscore continued U.S. support for the fight against ISIL in Iraq. The Vice President commended Prime Minister Al-Abadi for his leadership and commitment to reforms in Iraq intended…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of the following individuals to key Administration posts: Regina Blye – Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board Christopher Stephen Hart – Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers…
THE PROMISE OF EQUAL FUTURES The United States launched the Equal Futures Partnership in September 2012 to help galvanize efforts by governments around the world to address barriers to women’s economic and political participation. In three years, a partnership that…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:48 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. I hope you all enjoyed an extra-long weekend, even if it didn’t feel extra-long. I don’t have anything at the…
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION All people deserve the opportunity to live healthy, rewarding lives. No American should have their potential limited,…
